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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.24, 1,049.16 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.24, 1,049.16 and 465.64 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.24 : 1,049.16 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.24/1,049.16 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.24x = 1,049.16 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.24x = 488,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,530.86/760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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